They are generally referred to as "Kit" (the duo's female "vocalist", whose vocals are actually generated via Cepstral text-to-speech tools , which are then time and pitch corrected), and "Caliber" (the duo's male producer and progammer).
Broken City
Kitcaliber Lyrics
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Streets paved with all of the dreams
Streets paved with souls of the walking
in this broken city that's how it seems
Broken city makes my heart bleed
Crashing down from the sky
Broken city inspiration
Broken city makes my mind race
A million angels couldn't try
Broken city, your depression
You can't help but cry
The first verse of the song "Broken City" by Kitcaliber briefly describes the dark and despairing atmosphere of the broken city. The streets are not paved with mere bricks, but of flesh, bone, dreams, and souls of the walking. These lines signify the stark reality of the urban landscape, where the hope and aspirations of people are crushed beneath the chaotic megalopolis. The artist deliberately uses this imagery to depict the inhumanity of the city and how it is devouring its people. The broken city is a trap for those who are struggling to find peace and love, and their energies are sapped constantly to sustain a lifestyle that is the antithesis of peace.
The chorus of the song "Broken City" further emphasizes the theme of desolation and hopelessness. The city is not only broken physically but also emotionally, affecting the psyche of the people who dwell in it. The city makes the heart bleed and the mind race, reflecting the emotional trauma of residents who are struggling to survive in the urban metropolis. The artist personifies the city as something that inspires and depresses simultaneously, although the reason is unknown. The melancholic tone of the song is heightened by the repeated line "Broken city, you can't help but cry", as it makes the listener empathize with the plight of the city and its inhabitants.
Line by Line Meaning
Streets paved with flesh and bone
The streets are filled with people who have made sacrifices to get there.
Streets paved with all of the dreams
The streets are built with the dreams and aspirations of those who traveled to be there.
Streets paved with souls of the walking
The streets are marked with the souls of people who struggle to survive and move ahead.
in this broken city that's how it seems
This is how it looks like to people who are passing by this place.
Broken city makes my heart bleed
This city is a heart-wrenching place and hurts your feelings on a deep level.
Crashing down from the sky
The things that happen in this city happen suddenly and have a profound impact on people's lives.
Broken city inspiration
There is an inexplicable inspiration found in this city's state of brokenness.
I couldn't tell you why
The artist is unable to explain why this strange inspiration exists within this broken city.
Broken city makes my mind race
This city is capable of helping you think faster and more clearly than ever.
A million angels couldn't try
This city is capable of inspiring people to do things that they previously thought were impossible.
Broken city, your depression
The feelings of depression and sadness are synonymous with the experience of being in this city.
You can't help but cry
The city has the power to make you emotional and affect you on a deep level that you can't help but sob uncontrollably.
Contributed by Allison C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alexander Rayborn
Finally, I found the song I was looking for! It was at the very end of this album!
Those lyrics have been in my head for so long now
Alexander Rayborn
@Damian Lozano absolutely correct.
Cheers!
Damian Lozano
let me guess
Years of Aural research have provide this data
3:44??
yeah,me too, 8 years searching that sample thinking about that phrase...
'' Reality Cuts like a knife...
but this is my home, and this is my life... ''
Alexandre Mead
Still Here has gotten me through life thus far. Thanks Emma. <3
bugged outs
Happy to see some new faces here ❤
Dark Blader88
This needs more love
Valuur Asher
Still here is the old mix of home. Cute indeed.
Marco Antonio Martinez Lopez
But this is my home.
Megas Koizumi
God that Mad Capsule Markets can be heard
Chang3d
How to wake up in 2 seconds.